BOULTA

BOULTA

Track Biography:

The races have been held on a number of different tracks in recent years and are presently held on the lands of the Mulcahy family at Boulta, Ballynoe.

The excellent condition and quality of the Boulta track historically has attracted a large number of entries from owners and trainers from all over Ireland.

Killeagh Point-to-Point Races

Boulta,

Ballynoe,

Co. Cork

Contact Details

Meabh Hennessy - 086 0635160

How To Get There

By Road

From Midleton– Take the Dungourney road towards Tallow and you will see signs for the track on your left.
From Tallow - Take the road towards Dungourney and you will see signs for the track on your right.
From Fermoy- Take the road towards Conna or Ballynoe and follow local signs for the track.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located forty minutes from Cork airport.

Did You Know?

“Askanna and Our Victoria both won their maiden at Boulta point-to-point in 2009 for Colin Bowe and both mares went on to enjoy graded success on the track”.

Our point-to-point has been running since 2002 on the lands of Ger Mulcahy.
Our fixture is located close to the popular seaside town of Youghal.

Youghal has something to suit all of the family from pubs, restaurants, long sandy beaches as well as plenty of popular tourist attractions such as the clock gate tower, the Benedictine Priory and the famous Youghal Lighthouse.

The Peter Flood-trained TOKYO GETAWAY showed nice progression when stepping up to finish second at Mainstown recently behind The Cull Bank and she is going the right way. Elk Bridge has been consistent, and has two placed efforts around here to her name, whilst Achy Breaky Heart ran well for a long way on her debut last Sunday. Of the newcomers, Joseph OBrien has a half-sister to Lust For Glory in Miss Pernickety, whilst Liam Burke has Ethrea Colombe, a French-bred for Walter Connors.

Kilkenny handler Kieran Purcell will have high hopes of doubling his tally between the flags this season with SPEEDY CARGO, who finished second at Mainstown earlier in the month in a big field maiden. It wont take much further improvement to win this. Oscarman was no match for Bourbon Borderline at Dromahane over the Chirstmas period but is progressing, whilst Global Fame finished fourth in a competitive four-year-old maiden at Tattersalls Farm before Christmas, and represents a yard that were among the winners last weekend.

FLAVIN FOOTWEAR, YOUGHAL Mares Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two - Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares Only, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description. No Penalties.
(Prize Money €1950: 1st €1365, 2nd €390, 3rd €195)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

Barely a weekend has gone by in recent months that the Declan Queally yard has not been among the winners in recent months, and his ASK HEATHER and Givemylovetorose are both out to win their third races on the bounce. The former has really turned a corner since joining the Queally yard and beat some nice types at Mainstown recently. Fort Worth Texas won a four-year-old maiden at Dromahane and therefore has to be respected, whilst Kilbree Shadow is in great form of late and she won around here last month.

GAIN HORSE FEED 6yo + Mares Mdn (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Mares Novice Riders

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

We have seen plenty of SADHBHS DELIGHT, however she comes into this fresh from a career best performance at Tinahely last Sunday, where she really put it up to a younger horse in a big-field maiden which saw the front pair draw well clear. If not inconvenienced by the quick turnaround, she could be the one to follow here. Upperstown Prince took a big step forward at Mainstown, Gold Tim is consistent, whilst Trumps Ace disappointed around here last month, but has track form.

FOGARTYS BROS CAR SALES, KILLEAGH Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

The first two horses home from the open that was run here last month could potentially re-oppose, and Thunder And Roses now has that first run of the season under his belt, so it would be no surprise to see him get closer to Arctic Skipper here, however it may be FENNOS STORM that is the one to beat. The eight-year-old ran a cracking race on his seasonal reappearance at Templencarriga and was one of the rising stars within this division last season. No horse has won more races this season than Longhouse Music, whilst her stable companion Some Are Lucky could return from a mid-season break, having won twice earlier in the campaign.

KENNEDYS BAR, KILLEAGH & PEGUS HORSE FEED 6yo+ Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

SHANACOOLE stands out in this contest with placed four-year-old maiden form to his name, and although he must overcome an absence of over a year, he may be the one to side with in this one. Blue Templar was only narrowly denied in the Ladies Cup at Punchestown, however he has been a beaten favourite in each of his three outings in older maidens to date, which may leave the likes of My Oakclahome, Witness Protection or Utmost Faith, are some potential dangers.

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